Projects

Introducing Repel Gel
Repel gel is a non-toxic water soluble polymer caly medium. Repel Gel prevents polymer caly from adhering to itself while curing. It can also be used as a mold and stamp release. Create braids loops, purses, fringe, curled hair effects, photo frames, and luggage tags. Water clean-up.
Click on the link below to download instruction on how to make a Pouch with Repel Gel and Kato Polyclayclick here to dowload the pdf

Autumn Leaf Pendant
Chatoyant: Mica shift techniques
Pioneered by artists such as Pier Vaulkos and Mike Buessler, this family of techniques create spectacular results! In this Project, the presence ofmica particles in our metallic polyclay create "holographic" effects when impressed with a deep cut rubber stampclick here to dowload the pdf

Christmas Cone Ornament
What makes these simple ornaments so special is the "Skinner Blend". This method, in which a sheet of perfectly graded color is made form polymer clay has forever altered and enhanced the look of polymer clay art.click here to dowload the pdf

The "Skinner Blend"
is a simple mehtod for creating sheets of graded color - seamlessly form one color to another.
Introduced to the polymer clay community by Judith Skinner, I believe this technique has had the greatest impact on the look and face of polymer clay.click here to dowload the pdf

The "Jellyroll"
is one of the simplest of canes to make but, making a nicely balanced cneter isn't always sosimple. Here'sa way to make jellyrolls in which the cneters are equally composedof both colors.click here to dowload the pdf

Heart Lariat Necklace
Mica Shift (Chatoyant) Techniques
Pioneered by artist such as Pier Voulkos and Mike Buessler, this family of techniques create a dimensional effect when rolled, trimmed, twisted and sliced. This particular technique borrows from both Voulkos and Buessler.click here to dowload the pdf

Molded Flower Pin
Polymer clay can be pressed into existing molds, or used as a material to make new molds. This pin used a polyclay cold made form an antique box lid original. You can also create your own polyclay objects and make molds from them after baking. Use the mold to make multiples of your original.click here to dowload the pdf

Spring Flowers
One of the techniques popular among polymer clay enthusiasts is known as Milleflor. Its roots lie in ancient glass making traditions and you'll find polymer clay perfectly adaptable to cane construction.click here to dowload the pdf

Cool Summer Beads
Polymer clay may be the most versatile medium in the art and craft world today. It has the ability to adapt and translate techniques form other media such as Mokume Gane - whose origins lie in Japanese metal working traditionsclick here to dowload the pdf

Our Story

Launched in 1997, Prairie Craft was the first online store to serve the polymer clay enthusiast. At that time, we saw a need in the market for better clay, tools and products, and have since pioneered the development of bestselling products like the NuBlade, Marxit, and Kato Polyclay.
Before a product is offered on Prairie Craft, it’s tested and put through its paces to ensure it meets our highest standards in terms of performance and design. Thank you for being our customer. We sincerely appreciate it!